Whitney in Hill County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

King Memorial United Methodist Church

Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 14, 2012

1. King Memorial United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. The organizational meeting for this church was held in 1875 in the Pecan Grove community just west of Whitney. The Reverend I. M. Reeve, a circuit rider, led the congregation in its formation. In 1880, one year after the town of Whitney was founded on the rail line, the fellowship built a sanctuary here and became known as the Whitney Methodist Church. The name King Memorial was chosen in 1901 to honor Captain Newton J. King, an area pioneer and early church member. Over the years, the congregation has provided significant service and leadership to the town.

Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2947.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.

Location. 31° 57.235′ N, 97° 19.337′ W. Marker is in Whitney, Texas, in Hill County. It is on Colorado Street near West Roosevelt Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 502 Colorado Street, Whitney TX 76692, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies

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& Lakes Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Boesch House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Whitney (approx. 0.2 miles away); Whitney Messenger (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); Whitney Memorial Park (approx. 0.9 miles away); Carver Homestead (approx. one mile away); Bethlehem Cemetery (approx. 1½ miles away); Towash (approx. 3.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Whitney.

King Memorial United Methodist Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 14, 2012

2. King Memorial United Methodist Church and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,249 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 2, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.